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Overview

The Master's by research degree requires you to deepen your knowledge of your discipline area and develop advanced skills in the conduct of independent and sustained research. As a Master's by research candidate, you will undertake a supervised research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis for examination. … For more content click the Read more button below.

School

Graduate Research School

Course coordinator

Dan Bendrups

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora), Mildura, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton

CRICOS code

071897K

Course instance contact

Dan Bendrups

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Study level

Research

AQF level

Level 9 – Masters Degree by Research

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Master of Science, students must complete a research thesis of between 25,000 – 40,000 words.

Course structure

Thesis

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Mastery of theoretical knowledge and ability to reflect critically on theory and its application
2.
Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply to established theories from different bodies of knowledge or practice
3.
Ability to generate and assess complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
4.
Ability to design, use and evaluate research and research methods
5.
Advanced communication and technical skills to present coherent arguments and disseminate research findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

A range of work based learning opportunities are available, including internships, mentoring, and industry-linked projects.

Internships. Candidates who have successfully confirmed their candidature and who are making satisfactory progress may apply to participate in an internship at least one month before they submit their thesis. Refer to the Graduate Research Candidature Policy and associated information.

Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website.

For more information visit https://www.latrobe.edu.au/researchers/grs/industry-community

Other opportunities

The Graduate Research School's Research Education and Development (RED) team supports and assists La Trobe graduate researchers in: quality research practices; strategies for success in research publication and funding; insight into researcher career paths and industry sectors; and practising excellent research communication skills. For more information, visit https://www.latrobe.edu.au/researchers/grs/red.

Career outcomes

Depending on your area of specialisation, this degree will allow you to pursue careers in a wide range of organisations and industries, including roles in the tech industry, the public health sector, and pharmaceutical industry. It can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.

Internal course relationships

Pathways from

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences with Honours

Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences with Honours

Bachelor of Biological Sciences with Honours

Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours

Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours)

Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours

Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours

Bachelor of Human Nutrition with Honours

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) with Honours

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)

Pathways to

Doctor of Philosophy